Keeping your hands clean is very important when you’re a kid. And you can’t just whip out just any old hand sanitizer, because let’s face it, that’s no fun. Pocketbacs ensure cleanliness. These handy little bottles come in plenty of kid-friendly scents!

Includes 5 PocketBacs, one in each of Bath and Body Works’ new lunch box fragrances: Marshmallow Treat, PB&J, Honey Pretzel, Juice Box and Bag of Grapes. Formulated to kill germs without water, and tahitian Palm Milk leaves hands feeling conditioned.﻿

My 2 year old loves these scents. Of course, I apply the hand sanitizer for her, and she doesn’t use it as often as an older kid can; but whenever she gets a glimpse of these cute little bottles her eyes shine, and she wants to put them all on at the same time! – They smell great, even to me!

STAY GERM-FREE-Spreading love and not germs has never been easier or more fun with Bath & Body Works Anti-Bacterial PocketBac® Sanitizing Hand Gel 5-Pack Lunch Box Bundle ($7.50; Bath & Body Works and http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/.) Natural ingredients and powerful germ killers that get hands clean and lightly scented, wherever you go.

Despite the fact that I have not been there since I was a teenager. The memory of it lives in my head, and I would love to go there again in the near future. There was something about the food, something in the air… Paris is a one-of-a-kind city.

If you love Paris, if you fantasize about going there, like I do– you can bring that fantasy a little closer to a reality by dousing yourself in a Paris-y scent.

Paris Amour is Paris for your senses. Romantic and sensual.

If you love romance, you have to try Paris Amour. Paris Amour is available in Bath and Body Works.

Paris Amour is the perfect scent for the fall. The essence of a woman who isn’t afraid of spontaneous adventure. Feminine and romantic, Paris Amour captures those first fleeting moments of falling in love: stolen glances from a beautiful stranger, a stroll down the Champs-Elysees, the unforgettable kiss. T The latest addition to the Signature Collection, Paris Amour evokes the enchanting spirit of the namesake city. Envelop yourself in Parisian allure every day with a blend of sweet sparkling florals and warm, creamy musk. A part of Bath & Body Works’ “Romantic” collection, Paris Amour is formulated to make you feel elegant, beautiful and chic.

Ambe is a skin care line that was created right her in sunny Southern California, in Newport Beach. Read more. When given the opportunity of course, this was something I had to review.

I had a great experience with this line. I used the Green Tea line, which was comprised of: a cleanser; toner; eye cream and serum; face cream and serum, for day and night. The Cleanser is soft and gets your face clean without leaving it squeaky clean; instead my skin felt soft, smooth and ample. I worry about a squeaky clean face because often that turns my skin dry. The Toner was fabulous, light weight, it felt just right. The Serum worked wonders, and the cream finished the job.

I used these products in sample sizes for about one week; 8 days to be exact– you don’t need a lot of product as a little goes a long way. I received a lot of compliments on my skin, and heard that something was different about my face from several friends while using these! Results are immediate.

Disclaimer: I was provided with a complimentary samples of the above AMBE products, this by no way influenced my views; the opinions in this post are my own, they are my honest observations, and indicate my personal experience with these products.

Some Fun in the Sun. Since I met my husband, even before we were married, whenever we went on vacation most of our vacations have been about that, and now as a family it’s no different. I love the beach, and so do my daughter and hubby. So, we flock to hot, sunny, beach resorts.

So, of course, while we were away we spent a lot of time in the sun. Part of sunny getaways is taking care of your skin. Eucerin makes an Everyday Body Lotion with SPF 15 – I got a sample of this to review, and this was my best friend during our daily excursions to the town; while we of course used higher SPF on the beach, and pool side.

On my face I used Eucerin Everyday Protection Face Lotion with SPF 30, this was also sent to me for a review; we used this pool side and on the beach too. It didn’t fail to protect, as no one got sunburn!

These are great products that do the job, and at $8.99 and $9.99 they are very affordable. You just can’t by-pass skin care and sun protection. Even when you are on a relaxing vacation and there is nothing on your mind.

Disclaimer: I was provided with a complimentary samples of the above Eucerin products, this by no way influenced my views; the opinions in this post are my own, they are my honest observations, and indicate my personal experience with these product.

If you’re anything like me, when you are at home and life is in full swing; you just don’t have the time to take care of yourself.

While we were away on vacation I was actually able to take the time, at night, to engage in some night regimen skin care. Yay! And I have to say that my skin looks all the better for it. I had the chance to try a complimentary sample jar of Origins High-Potency Night-A-Mins mineral enriched renewal cream provided to me by Origins, and this cream is a miracle in a jar. I don’t like to talk about my age, I am in my late thirties– that’s the most you are going to get from me! At this age, my skin just isn’t what it used to be. Feel free to comment if you are in the same age group. This cream worked miracles. Every morning I woke up looking great. My skin is visibly smoother and tighter.

The cream itself is very light, and if you like citrus, it smells great too. It goes on easily, you don’t have to work too hard to spread it on, and once it’s on it’s completely absorbed by your skin; no greasy residue or feel on your face. I hate that shiny look that a lot of night time creams leave behind.

I used this cream for five nights, and will try to continue the regimen now that I am home (although once I put my daughter to bed here, there are always dishes to wash, clothes, toys, magazines, etc. to put away) I had nothing to do when we were vacationing but sit back and relax, why not take care of myself in the process. So, thank you Nigh-A-Mins, I look (and feel, thanks to my vacation) a few years younger.

Disclaimer: I was provided with a complimentary sample of the Origins High-Potency Night-A-Mins, this by now way influenced my views; the opinions in this post are my own, they are my honest observations, and indicate my personal experience with this product.

… and watch it glow; I’m talking about hands here– get ready to watch them do just that.

Seed (get it now?) makes a Therapeutic Hand Scrub and Healthy Hand Cream; both of which I had the pleasure to try. I was pretty happy with the results. I still change diapers, we are potty training, but the process is taking a while — three weeks into it, although not on a constant basis (we have set-backs). So, my hands get very dry, and this LA heat, although this summer has not been the hottest, by far; gets to my skin and dries up my hands in a major way.

I tried the hand scrub and used the hand cream shortly after- it made a huge difference in the way my hands felt and looked. Basically, the products are very easy to use with simple instructions. You put the scrub on the top part of your hand and scrub in circles all the way to the wrist. Then you work the inside of your hand. After rinsing you apply the hand cream, and feel the smoothness of your skin. The scent is lavender-ey which is nice; I’ve got some lavender hand soap around the house and I think it’s a pleasant scent. So, I’m happy with the aromatherapy benefits of the cream as well.

This from the co-founder of the company, Rebecca, about the launch of the company “… we launch our 100% Natural brand with multiple benefits derived from nature. By focusing on the Power of a Tiny Seed (and the exponential power of other beneficial natural ingredients), we hope to connect with people like ourselves – those seeking a healthier, more natural lifestyle, but uncompromising in their expectations that products deliver on their promises.”

If you suffer from dry hands, don’t get manicures often enough (hello!) or simply want to wake up your tired hands, I suggest you try this duo, they’ll work wonders!

These products are very wholesome. I received sample products of EO Rose and Chamomile Bubble bath, Bath Salt, and body lotion.

I absolutely adore the body lotion. The scent of rose is one of my favorite scents. I’ve always felt that besides harboring simple beauty, the rose scent brings a relaxing feeling. That’s proved to be true when I generously applied the lotion after a shower. I walked around savoring the beautiful scent and feeling relaxed and rejuvenated at the same time.

These products are available on the EO website where you will also find plenty of additional information about this all natural body care brand.

Mother’s Day is fast approaching so I would like to cover a few of my favorite things on the blog. I’d like to write about one product a day, up until Mother’s Day. Today I’m going to tell you about Dream Organics‘s Rose Water.

I recently had a chance to try it, and I love their Rose Water. It’s so refreshing when applied to your face, and I swear it makes you look better. It definitely relieves stress, it’s that amazing rose scent; it has a freeing effect. I’m addicted!

This product is supposed to have an anti-aging effect, so if you’re crawling up there in years (a-hem!) it’s a good product to throw into your beauty routine. I’ve been using it for about a month and I’ve received compliments about the appearance of my skin; but most of all I feel beautiful after applying it. More importantly this product does not have a hefty price tag, at just $18 it’s easy to reason including it in your skin care routine.

Dream Organics Rose Water is used by Tonya Crooks, Mario Dedivanovic, Kelsey Deenihan, Mathias Alan, and many more celebrity make up artists working on TV sets, movie sets, red carpet events, and everything in between!

Here are a few suggestions for when to apply:

-Mist before and after make up application.

-Refresh your mind and body in an instant.

-Great for wrinkles, acne, redness, stress and blood circulation.

-Use it during and after yoga.

-Balance and instantly hydrate skin.

-Center yourself during a tough day at work.

If you’re an LA mamma, like me, you can find this miracle worker at Endless Beauty, 4920 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91364. Of course, this product is available online.

Alexia

Alexia is the editor of the website she launched in February of 2010, Los Angeles Mamma Blog. She collaborates with brands as an ambassador, merchandising looks, creating content for online channels and reviewing products. Her ever growing site is a hub of personal style and musings on beauty products, inspiring her readers to make the most of their lifestyle. Alexia is based in Los Angeles but enjoys working relationships with brands and businesses throughout the country and internationally. To learn more about working with Alexia, you can email her at: info[at]losangelesmammablog[dot]com.
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